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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.71, 286.07 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.71, 286.07 and 136.64 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.71 : 286.07 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.71/286.07 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.71x = 286.07 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.71x = 39,088.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,088.64/190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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